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NJ AJR160
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aura Dunn
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AI Summary
- Designates May 30 of each year as "Stigma Free Mental Health Awareness Day" in New Jersey
- Approximately 18% of New Jersey adults report experiencing mental illness, 15% report having a substance use disorder, and 4% report serious thoughts of suicide
- Among New Jersey youth, 12.5% experienced at least one major depressive episode and 7.5% experienced severe major depression
- In 2022, 21.7% of New Jersey adults with anxiety or depression symptoms reported unmet needs for counseling or therapy, with 60% of those citing shame and stigma as major barriers
- Requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling upon State agencies, organizations, and citizens to participate in awareness activities
Legislative Description
Designates May 30 of each year as "Stigma Free Awareness Day" in NJ.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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